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Is the future of travel female?

Travelling alone is often a get-out-of-jail-free card for a woman — a reprieve from the routines and responsibilities of domestic life — and depending on where women are in the world, there are threats, both overt and subtle. Women need to trust their radars that have been assimilating this information and analysing it since childhood, writes Shahnaz Habib.

06 July 2024, 21:04 IST

Is the future of travel female?

Is the future of travel female?

Is the future of travel female?

06 July 2024, 21:04 IST

On the trail of Kafka in Prague

While Kafka was virtually unknown during his lifetime, his posthumous fame has made him the most celebrated son of the city. So naturally, on my spring break in the Czech capital, I immersed myself in his world, beginning with a visit to his birthplace.

01 June 2024, 20:50 IST

On the trail of Kafka in Prague

On the trail of Kafka in Prague

On the trail of Kafka in Prague

01 June 2024, 20:50 IST

Gobustan: Poetry in stone & clay

The first expeditions to Gobustan in the 1940s, under the leadership of I M Jafarzade, were to find, describe and make drawings of these petroglyphs. In Gobustan, the periodisation of petroglyphs was challenging, because people have lived here for many thousands of years, and artists of different eras have used the same rocks to express their creativity.

04 May 2024, 20:35 IST

Gobustan: Poetry in stone & clay

Gobustan: Poetry in stone & clay

Gobustan: Poetry in stone & clay

04 May 2024, 20:35 IST

Won over by the wild

Safaris, occurring twice daily, offer thrilling encounters with wildlife, including tiger sightings in the grasslands and across the river. The park’s elephants are a sight to behold, especially their bathing rituals and care for their young.

03 March 2024, 00:31 IST

Won over by the wild

Won over by the wild

Won over by the wild

03 March 2024, 00:31 IST

Azerbaijan's a perfect blend of Asia & Europe

A hit with Instagrammers, who are already flocking here due to quick connectivity, cheap tickets, and easy e-visa process, the country offers a mix of cultural and visual treats.

03 March 2024, 00:28 IST

Azerbaijan's a perfect blend of Asia & Europe

Azerbaijan's a perfect blend of Asia & Europe

Azerbaijan's a perfect blend of Asia & Europe

03 March 2024, 00:28 IST

The avian wonders of Hampi

There’s much in Hampi to keep you interested even after you’ve had your fill of history and architecture. The avifauna and wildlife of the area are undiscovered gems that never cease to astound tourists, writes Nilanjan Coomar

27 January 2024, 23:48 IST

The avian wonders of Hampi

The avian wonders of Hampi

The avian wonders of Hampi

27 January 2024, 23:48 IST

Unveiling the mystique of Asia’s most ancient cities

Shweta Dravid embarks on a spellbinding odyssey of discovery, history, and culture, traversing through relics, magnificent temples, and lost kingdoms of Asia’s most antique cities.

06 January 2024, 20:34 IST

Unveiling the mystique of Asia’s most ancient cities

Unveiling the mystique of Asia’s most ancient cities

Unveiling the mystique of Asia’s most ancient cities

06 January 2024, 20:34 IST

Kumbhalgarh, the Great Wall of India

This Mewar fortress on the westerly range of the Aravalli Hills is one of the best-kept secrets in India, writes Sanjay A Pai

31 December 2023, 17:24 IST

Kumbhalgarh, the Great Wall of India

Kumbhalgarh, the Great Wall of India

Kumbhalgarh, the Great Wall of India

31 December 2023, 17:24 IST

Most searched travel destinations in 2023

2023 was a grand year for travellers. After almost three years of complete and partial restrictions on travel owing to Covid, this year saw things go back to the way they were. Famous travel destinations were thriving like before and the tourism industry sprung back to life. Here is a look at the most searched travel destinations in 2023.

31 December 2023, 09:22 IST

Most searched travel destinations in 2023

Most searched travel destinations in 2023

Most searched travel destinations in 2023

31 December 2023, 09:22 IST

A revered church in Amritsar

The Christ Church Cathedral in Amritsar is an important religious landmark as it's one of the oldest churches of Punjab and is also associated with the upshots of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, writes Shaheen P Parshad.

22 December 2023, 11:37 IST

A revered church in Amritsar

A revered church in Amritsar

A revered church in Amritsar

22 December 2023, 11:37 IST